Lead Paint Risk in Alexander County, Illinois
68.4%Pre-1978 Housing
2,027Pre-1978 Units
2,964Total Housing Units
4Census Tracts
How to Interpret This
This is an area-level screening signal based on Census housing-age data. It does not confirm lead paint in any specific home. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and certified inspection or testing is the only way to confirm a property-level hazard.
Reporter / Resident Story Kit
- 2,027 housing units in Alexander County were built before 1978.
- The county's pre-1978 housing share is 68.4%, compared with the state rate of 64.1%.
- Local questions: Which neighborhoods have the oldest housing stock? Are lead-safe renovation resources available? Do renters and families with young children know how to request testing?
Highest-Risk Census Tracts
Individual census tracts ranked by pre-1978 housing percentage. Showing the top 4 of 4 tracts; download the full county tract CSV.
| Tract | Pre-1978 | Total | Risk Rate | 1970s | 1960s | 1950s | 1940s | ≤1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9578 | 616 | 658 | 93.6% | 106 | 57 | 109 | 111 | 233 |
| Census Tract 9579 | 553 | 620 | 89.2% | 50 | 135 | 90 | 27 | 251 |
| Census Tract 9576 | 495 | 933 | 53.1% | 280 | 75 | 44 | 30 | 66 |
| Census Tract 9577 | 363 | 753 | 48.2% | 89 | 127 | 18 | 81 | 48 |